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An information day is being held where people can learn how to help Crawley’s homeless.

Crawley Borough Council and Crawley Open House are hosting the event in Queens Square on Wednesday (June 5) from 10am to 2pm.

A council spokesman said: “The session aims to offer residents and visitors the opportunity to find out more about what the council and local services do to help rough sleepers, as well as finding out how they can support them.

“The council is aware of the generosity of local residents, many of whom give directly to rough sleepers and beggars.

Crawley Open House, Riverside House, Stephenson Way, Three Bridges

“However, begging is illegal and in some cases, the money is used to feed harmful addictions.

“Instead, the council wants to encourage people to channel their generosity through diverted giving and encourage rough sleepers to take up offers of help.”

Diverted giving is the act of making donations of money, food, clothing and other items to local charities, such as Crawley Open House.

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